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7.4
Load Chain and Bottom Hook
Installation
The following procedure assumes that the
load
chain
has been attached to the
chain anchor
(A,
Figure 12) and fed through the
load chain sprocket
as described in the previous section. This section
completes the load chain and bottom hook
installation.
7.5
Chain Installation: 0.5- to 2-Ton
Hoists
Referring to Figure 12:
1. Remove
the
lock nut
and
bolt
from the
lower
hook
(D).
2. Insert
the
last
chain link
(C) into the lower hook
slot.
3. Re-insert the bolt through the lower hook slot
and chain link.
4. Re-attach the lock nut to the bolt and tighten.
7.6
Chain Installation: 3- to 5-Ton
Hoists
Referring to Figure 13:
1. After installing the load chain into the
load
chain sprocket
(B), run the remaining chain
through your hand to remove any twist. The
last link of the chain must be in the same
direction as the first. If not, cut off the last link.
2. Insert the last link into the pulley of the lower
hook (C).
3. Pull the load chain through and up from the
underside of the
pulley
(C, D).
4. Remove the cotter pin and chain anchor pin in
the
upper hook slot
(E).
5. Insert the last link into the upper hook slot.
6. Check that the load chain is not twisted.
7. Re-position the chain anchor pin back through
the upper hook slot and the last chain link and
secure with the cotter pin.
A
B
C
0.5 to 2 Ton
D
Figure 12
B
A
C
D
3 to 5 Ton
E
Figure 13
